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Cultural and culinary delights rivet Tyre
As the sun set, UNIFIL peacekeepers, local officials and residents of south Lebanon flocked to the public square by Tyre harbour for a rich display of food, folklore and a show of strength in diversity. Cultural performances…
‘Blue Quiron’ drill to assess reaction of Sector East assets
UNIFIL’s Sector East Headquarters organized the exercise “Blue Quiron” in its area of responsibility in south-eastern Lebanon on Friday to evaluate the reaction of its components during emergency situations requiring casualty…
Portrait of Charlotte SONGUE PRISO
Mrs. Charlotte is the pride of her leadership who greatly appreciate her commitment to serve the most vulnerable people since she joined the United Nations system, 12 years ago. She entered the system as a UN Volunteer and…
Planning underway to manage risk of Ebola Virus Disease in Yei
It is a quiet day in the surgical ward at the Yei hospital. There are just three patients. One child is recovering from severe burns after suffering an epileptic seizure and falling into an open fire. Another is still very…
UN recorded 64 new allegations of sexual exploitation or abuse in the past three months
Across its various offices, agencies, and partner organisations implementing its programmes, the United Nations received 64 new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), involving 77 victims, between July and…
Workshop on the International Day to end Impunity for crimes against Journalists in Goma
Workshop on the International Day to end Impunity for crimes against Journalists in Goma. Photo MONUSCO/Michael ALI The Strategic Communications and Public Information Division Goma in collaboration with other Partners has…
UN must bring more women police officers into the fold to be effective – UN peacekeeping official
More women officers are needed at UN Police, to make the work of the Organization more efficient and reach the whole population they are meant to serve, a senior United Nations peacekeeping official told the Security Council…
Children share stories of suffering with UN Security Council Working Group in South Sudan
James Korok is just nineteen-years-old but has already experienced a lifetime of pain, fighting as a child soldier in the war in South Sudan. Despite that, he is one of the lucky ones. Released by the armed forces in remote…
Malakal cultural day with calls for unity and social cohesion in Upper Nile region
“Peace begins with me and Malakal is united.” Thus spoke Treasa Nyagak Awak, a woman staying at the UN protection of civilians site, during a day of cultural festivities vibrantly celebrated at Malakal Stadium, mirroring the…
UN Security Council Working Group urges South Sudan’s leaders to end violations against children
South Sudan’s leaders are being urged by the United Nations Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict to expand their current Action Plan to end and prevent all violations and abuses against children in…